What if You Finally Started Your Podcast?

You haven’t launched a podcast yet because you want everything to be perfect.

You haven’t started podcasting because you’re not sure if your show idea is good enough—or at least, that you could
get it to the level of quality you think it deserves.

I get it.

Even though you really want to start podcasting, you’re holding yourself back. You’re worried it won’t be up to your
standards at first. You don’t know if anyone will care. You don’t have any experience with recording or editing
or mixing.

The whole process can feel overwhelming and confusing.

Let’s really think about this:
Why haven’t you started?

Maybe you’ve lost sight of the big picture.

Maybe you don’t have a clear idea of where you’ll end up.

Maybe you aren’t sure you can get from where you are now to where you want to be.

Podcasting Doesn’t Have to Feel Overwhelming

A lot goes into podcasting. Sure, once you have everything set up with the right systems in place, it can be a breeze.
But until you do, it can feel overwhelming.

Do you find yourself wondering…

Is my podcast topic is too broad or too niche?

What gear should I buy?

What is the right USB interface to use?

How do I get my podcast into iTunes?

How do I get guests for my show—especially the famous people I’d like to talk to?

Where do I even begin with recording?

How do I record multiple people in the same room?

How do I record guests in different locations?

Podcasting can feel like a daunting task if you’ve never recorded and edited audio before.

You may worry that it’s going to take too much time each week, or that you’ll have a hard time finding guests.

Is it even worth the effort?

You Need a Podcasting System

What I’ve learned is that the thing holding most people back is the lack of a system.

When you’re trying to do something new that you’ve never done before, you have to start from scratch, figure it all
out yourself, and spend a bunch of time.

Wouldn’t it be so much easier to have someone by your side guiding you through the entire process, step by step?

What if you had easy-to-follow tutorials that show you exactly what you need to do PLUS dedicated time with a guide
to answers any questions you had?

You
could spend weeks or months trying to figure it all out by yourself. You
could browse Youtube for hours, wasting time on poorly made tutorials. But what if you miss something? What
if you make a mistake? What if you
don’t find what you need?

What if you don’t want to waste your time?

You’re worried about how your podcast sounds, but what about the sound of crickets when your launch doesn’t go well?

Or worse: What if you never launch your podcast at all?

I think that would be a shame.

I believe you have a message worth sharing, and I don’t want you to waste your time.

That’s why I put together a step-by-step process that brings all of my years of professional experience together to
give you everything you need to launch a successful podcast.

“If you’re looking to start a podcast or improve the one you’re already doing,
Aaron Dowd is the guy to help you. He is friendly and approachable, and an amazing resource.”

Mike Stanley

Successful Podcasting Is That System

My name is Aaron Dowd. I’ve been helping people make podcasts since 2012. I kept seeing people struggling with
the process, running into same problems over and over. After writing tutorials and working as a freelance podcast
editor and producer for a few years, I decided to share everything I’d learned about making great podcasts.

Successful Podcasting is everything I’ve learned in my
years of experience with podcasts and audio engineering crafted into
one neat package.

This course will guide you through a step-by-step process for launching a successful podcast.

If you want to focus more on
podcasting and less on
procrastinating, this course is for you.

“Gosh I wish Aaron was around when I was just starting out and trying to find my way around in the dark. Aaron is a
pro and knows this topic cold.
Why didn’t he launch this earlier?”

Glenn Leibowitz

Who is Successful Podcasting for?

✅ If you
HAVEN’T started your show, Successful Podcasting is for you!

And…

✅ If you
HAVE started your show, Successful Podcasting is for you!

But Is Successful Podcasting for ME?

If you can identify with ANY of the following, Successful Podcasting is for you.

You:

Want to start a podcast.

Don’t know what your show should be about.

Have a show idea but you don’t know what gear to buy.

Already have a show and gear, but you want to take your sound to the next level.

Want to book interviews with amazing guests.

Have an amazing podcast but you want to
learn how to edit episodes twice as fast.

Want to streamline the process so you can focus less on the technical stuff and more on making a great show.

Have a message to share but you struggle with finding the confidence to share it.

Feel confident about your podcast but you don’t feel like your audience is growing as fast as it should.

Are tired of digging through lots of different podcast tutorials and trying to fill in the gaps.

“Aaron’s talent for podcasting is all aces.
He’s been a huge asset.”

Cameron Moll

Stop Procrastinating and Start Your Podcast Today!

If you want to be a confident podcaster with a great show, this course will help you get there. With Successful
Podcasting, you’ll…

Get a
step-by-step podcasting roadmap so you don’t ever feel stuck or confused again.

Learn which gear will give you professional sound without breaking the bank.

Get the confidence you need to launch your show.

Avoid the most common mistakes new podcasters make.

Get the guests you want for your podcast.

Attract new listeners to your podcast and grow your audience.

Streamline your recording process so you can produce episodes that sound great every time.

Edit your podcast quickly and save time.

Never run out of topic ideas again.

Learn to promote your show without feeling gross.

Make money with your podcast.

This course covers everything you need to know to create and launch a great podcast.

I’ll show you which microphone will give you the best sound quality for the money, how to record (and edit) multiple
audio tracks, and how to get your podcast to sound as good as the professional podcasters.

I’ll also walk you through the steps of getting your podcast into iTunes, teach you how to grow a loyal and dedicated
audience, how to improve your speaking voice and presentation, and so much more.

There’s no magic or rocket science involved in making a great podcast; it just takes a little know-how and the
dedication to show up every week and make something awesome for your audience.

What’s Included With Successful Podcasting?

Here’s the full breakdown of what’s inside Successful Podcasting:

1. Planning Your Podcast

How to Choose Your Podcast Topic

Defining Your Audience

Writing a Podcast Description That Attracts New Listeners

Choosing a Title for Your Podcast

Podcast Cover Art

Planning Your First Ten Episodes

How Many Episodes Should I Launch With?

Choosing the Right Music For Your Podcast

Choosing a Format

Solo Shows

Round Table or Co-host

Interviews

Story / Narrative

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Co-host

How Long Should My Podcast Be?

2. Choosing Gear

Microphones and Interfaces

Accessories

Recording Multiple People in the Same Room

Portable Podcasting Setup

Recording and Editing Software and Why I Use Logic Pro X

Soundboard App

3. Pre-Show Preparation

How to Write Outlines for New Episodes

Naming Your Episodes to Attract New Listeners

How to Invite Guests to Be On Your Podcast

How to Get Great Audio From Your Guests (Double Enders and Skype Calls)

Choosing a Room to Record In

4. Recording Shows

Setting Up Your Gear

Setting Up Your Recording Software

Setting Input Gain Levels

Using Proper Mic Technique

Making a Test Recording

My 12-Step Pre-Show Checklist

5. Post-Production and Show Notes

What Should I Edit Out of My Podcast?

Tagging MP3 Files

Tagging with Tagr

Tagging with iTunes

Why Show Notes Are Crucial for Your Podcast’s Success

How to Attract New Listeners with Great Show Notes

Introduction to Markdown

Converting Markdown into HTML

Websites and File Hosting

6. Publishing Your Podcast

Getting Your Show Into iTunes

Testing Your RSS Feed

Submitting Your RSS Feed to iTunes

Submitting Your RSS Feed to Google Play

7. Promoting Your Show

Social Media

Email Newsletters

How to Talk About Your Podcast in Person

Promoting Your Podcast on Youtube

Inviting Guests on Your Show

Being a Guest

8. Making Money with Podcasting

Products or Services

Paid Consulting

Affilate Marketing

Paid Online Communities

What About Ads or Donations?

9. Next Steps

Growing an Audience

Outsourcing/Hiring Help

How to Overcome the 20 Episode Hurdle

Improving Your Speaking and Presentation Skills

Upgrading Gear and Sound

Managing Files and Finished Projects

Getting Into Video

Wrapping Up

Successful Podcasting

9 Modules, 64 Lessons

Purchase the Course

Pay once, get instant access, and keep your program forever. Your access never
expires. You have access to the program forever.

$99/mo

Bonus: Logic Pro X for Podcasters ($199 Value)

Logic Pro X for Podcasters is a full-blown master class on Logic Pro X. It’s a course that I’ll also be selling separately
for $199.

Having powerful software is one thing. But it can also be daunting.

You have two options: poke at the software, google around and try to find some tutorials, and hope to figure out what
you need, OR…

Go through a course that will help you master Logic Pro X in a fraction of the time.

Included with Successful Podcasting is the full Logic Pro X for Podcasters course (a $199 Value). Here’s what’s inside:

1. Getting Started With Logic Pro X

Installing Logic

Overview of Logic

Zooming and Scrolling With a Trackpad or Mouse

Setting Up Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

Recap and Short Demonstration

2. Recording Audio That Sounds Great

Why You Need Good Gear and a Quiet Room to Record In

Getting Your Interface Connected and Setting Up Tracks for Recording

Setting Input Gain Levels and Using Proper Mic Technique

Recording Skype Calls and Having Your Guests Record Locally

3. Setting Up a Podcast Project for Editing

Importing Audio Files

Adjusting Volume Levels With Automation

Splitting Split Stereo Tracks

Creating a Reusable Template for Your Podcast

4. Editing Podcasts Quickly

What Is Podcast Editing?

The Basics of Editing

Using Varispeed to Reduce Your Editing Time

Memorize These Keyboard Shortcuts to Save Time

How to Drop Markers and Color-Code Regions

Watch Me Edit Podcasts

Watch Me Edit an Episode of Invisible Details

Watch Me Edit an Episode of Fired Up Mondays

5. Mixing and Mastering (How to Make Your Audio Sound Great)

Choosing the Right Headphones for Mixing and Mastering

How to Set Your Volume Level for Listening While Mixing and Mastering

Trust Your Ears (If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It)

Fixing Volume Differences in Tracks Before You Start Mixing

Intro to Plugins

Creating an Aux Track for Your Vocal Tracks (and Why It Matters)

Intro to EQ

Intro to Expander and Speech Enhancer (Background Noise Removal)

Intro to Compression

Intro to Limiting

Five Common Audio Issues and How to Fix Them

How to Make Your Podcast Loud Enough (Loudness Metering)

Mixing Male Vocals

Mixing Female Vocals

6. Exporting Audio

Exporting Stereo and Mono MP3 Files

Tagging MP3 Files

Next Steps

But that’s not all.

If you’re not ready to invest in and learn Logic Pro X, you’ll also get access to another mini-course that
I created to help you learn GarageBand, Apple’s free audio recording and editing software:

Bonus: Podcasting with GarageBand ($99 Value)

Recording Audio

Creating Tracks and Importing Audio Files

Introduction to Automation

Editing Your Podcast

Mixing, Mastering, and Making Your Tracks Sound Good

Exporting an MP3 File and Creating a Template

Tagging Your MP3 File

Hosting Your Podcast

Next Steps

I wanted to make sure that you have everything you need to produce a great podcast. Since learning recording software
is one of the biggest challenges for new podcasters, I made these courses to help you save time and learn how to
produce audio that sounds great every time.

I believe you have a message worth sharing, and I don’t want you to waste your time.

Successful Podcasting is everything I’ve learned about podcasting in one neat package. This course will
guide you through a step-by-step process for launching a successful podcast.